NBCUniversal Telemundo Studios has launched what it is calling an “industry-first” podcast incubator in partnership with the University of Miami, giving student creators access to Telemundo’s production resources, mentorship and distribution platforms.
“Set against a fast-paced, interactive format, each episode of Desmadre Live! features a variety of guests, surprise drop-ins, trending topics, viral clips, and audience call-ins — all blended into a one-hour serving of fun,” LatiNation says. “The vibe is intentionally messy, hilarious, and relatable — a visual and audio experience that reflects the real rhythms of Latino life today.”
HispanicAd, in partnership with Hispanic Market Overview and Adam R Jacobson, has released its annual report on key industry trends as it honors the top multicultural and U.S. Hispanic marketing executives of 2025. Downloadable in PDF format or accessible via e-reader, this report offers an in–depth analysis of the executives and their companies setting the standard of excellence for the U.S. Hispanic marketing industry.
“We are proud to deepen our commitment to the Dominican audience in the U.S. by bringing the most relevant, top-quality content from the Dominican Republic,” said HMG President/CEO Alan Sokol. “Our partnership with RTVD ensures that Televisión Dominicana remains the essential connection between Dominicans in the U.S. and the culture, voices, and stories that define their heritage.”
There’s a new podcast coming to iHeartMedia’s podcast network focused on “elevating Latino voices and stories,” and the September 17 debut features two of the nation’s most influential Hispanic journalists together for the video series. Introducing The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos, described by iHeartMedia’s My Cultura as “a multigenerational conversation” between Jorge and Paola — father and daughter.
With public broadcasting under threat of severe budget cuts, layoffs or program discontinuation thanks to the elimination of federal funding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Hemisphere Media Group has reached an agreement that will bring Puerto Rico’s noncommercial education TV channel to viewers in the U.S. mainland via streaming video.
KTLM-TV, known as “Telemundo 40” to viewers across Texas’s Rio Grande Valley, has named a new News Director. He’ll be joining the NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group property on September 29.
Content is no longer being created and distributed by legacy linear and digital media, but by brands and consumers. Are Hispanic marketing and media leaders accepting the evolution, or are they less than happy? The 2025 Hispanic Content Report tackles that topic, and more.
Born in Houston, Garcia Stone worked for one of the early Spanish-language radio groups prior to industry consolidation, Tichenor Media System. Under Mac Tichenor Jr., Garcia Stone worked at both KLAT-AM and KLTN-FM in Houston for more than 13 years, starting in 1981. It was there where she met Stone, marrying him.
It has sought advertisers and consumers by being a digital-first Spanish-language video content distribution platform co-founded by its Chief Executive Officer, Isabel Rafferty Zavala. Now, Canela Media is welcoming a new Chief Financial Officer, and it is an individual who previously served in a similar role under the now-departed Albert Rodriguez at Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS).